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Land use is especially critical in the Northeast, where 23% of the U.S. population lives on only 8% of the total U.S. land area. Land use policy directly affects how we will meet the growing demands
for food, feed and fuels. Indications that we need a new approach to land use are numerous — from impacts on water quality, air quality,
wetlands and wildlife habitat to the stagnation of inner cities and
suburbs. The Northeast Regional Center for Rural Development has
contributed to this debate by publishing books and papers, organizing conferences
and bringing together stakeholders through varied venues.